Private Day Tour of Salem and Boston

5.0 (30 reviews) 7 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

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Salem Witch Museum — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Witch House — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Whirlwind full-day tour of Boston and Salem! Drive to Salem to learn about the witch hunt hysteria of the late 17th century. Walk through historic Salem, learning about the area's Puritan past and harsh reality of daily life under New England's early theocratical government. See the Witch Trails Memorial and learn about the Salem Witch Trials. Learn about the many ghosts of Salem and see historical sites from the 17th century. See the Witch House, the only house still standing that is directly connected to the Witch Trials. Learn about how Salem became one of the richest cities in America through its trade with the Far East.

Break for lunch in a local Boston market.

Back in Boston, hear about how the area was first settled and grew into the city it is today. Drive through of Boston's Freedom Trail landmarks, listening to stories about the city! Take a walk through Little Italy, visiting locations of key events in the American Revolution.

Our tour guides are fully licensed by Salem!

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At a glance

Duration: 7 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–9
Guide: English
Operated by: Boston Hidden Gems

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Admission fees: Paul Revere House admission
Included: Bottled water
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Admission fees: Witch House admission
Included: Surcharges on fuel: Fuel surcharge
Included: Parking Fees

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Stop 1

15 min

Learn about Salem's maritime past and its history of being one of the richest cities in America.
Salem Common

25 min

See the heart of historical Salem and learn how the town was settled by Puritans.
Salem Witch Trials Memorial

25 min

Visit the Witch Trials Memorial and learn what really happened at the Salem Witch Trials.
Stop 4

15 min

See the oldest cemetery in Salem, with graves going back to the Salem Witch Trials.
Stop 5

10 min

Learn about Harry Houdini's jail escape from Salem's jail.
Bewitched Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery

10 min

Learn how the famous show Bewitched put Salem on the tourism map!
The Witch House at Salem

20 min Admission included

Visit one of the only remaining buildings directly associated with the witch hysteria
Ropes Mansion and Garden

15 min

Visit the famous mansion featured in the film Hocus Pocus and learn about the two famous ghosts still residing there today
Stop 9

15 min

Stroll along one of America's most beautiful streets. Gaze at the multi-million dollar mansions built during Salem's gilded age
Stop 10

5 min Admission not included

Visit one of Salem's most prominent dance halls. View America's first "red carpet".
Proctor's Ledge Memorial

15 min

See the place where the witches were hanged during the Salem Witch Trials.
Boston Public Market

1 h 50 min Admission not included

60 min - free time for lunch and shopping in Salem or Boston

50 min - drive back to Boston
The Paul Revere House

20 min Admission included

See Paul Revere's House, one of the oldest wooden houses in Boston.
Paul Revere Mall

10 min

Visit the historic Paul Revere Mall park, home to one of the city's most iconic "postcard" locations of the statue of Paul Revere with the backdrop of the Old North Church. View the plaques surrounding the park commemorating many of the other Revolutionary figures. Learn the real story behind the famous midnight ride of Paul Revere!
Old North Church & Historic Site

15 min Admission not included

See Old North Church, where the lanterns were hung signaling Paul Revere to begin his midnight ride
Freedom Trail

30 min

Drive through key sites on Boston's historic Freedom Trail, learning about the city's role in the American Revolution.
Boston Common

15 min

See America's oldest park and learn about the many hangings that took place there in Boston's Puritan times.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Pickup points

Hilton Boston Logan Airport
The Midtown Hotel MOD Collection By Sonesta
Hotel AKA Boston Common
Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville
The Westin Copley Place, Boston
The Newbury Boston
Copley House
Staypineapple, A Delightful Hotel, South End Boston
The Westin Boston Seaport District
Courtyard by Marriott Boston Logan Airport
Courtyard by Marriott Boston Downtown
AC Hotel Boston Downtown

and 104 more pickup points

Pickup not available at Boston Logan Airport.

You will receive a message two days before the tour with your guide's information. Our tour vehicles have a blue Boston Hidden Gems logo on the front doors. We will pick you up outside your hotel in Boston/Cambridge.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Note that per Massachusetts state law: "All children riding in passenger motor vehicles must be in a federally approved child passenger restraint that is properly fastened and secured according to the manufacturer's instructions until they are 8 years old OR over 57 inches tall." We do not provide child seats, please bring age appropriate car seats for kids who do not meet these criteria. We will not be able to do the tour if you do not have child seats for everyone that needs one. A refund will not be issued the day of the tour due to lack of proper car seats. All children must be registered as separate tour guests.
Luggage - note that luggage will decrease vehicle capacity. If you have luggage, please let us know in your booking comments so we can confirm we will be able to safely handle it.

Options

Standard Pickup

Standard Pickup: Pickup in Boston within 3 miles of the North End, EXCEPT at Boston Logan International Airport or at Boston Flynn Cruiseport

Pickup included
Cruiseport Pickup

Cruiseport Pickup: Pickup at Boston Flynn Cruiseport

Pickup included